At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate UK freight, rentals, and stock while collaborating with the warehouse team.
- Company: Join a dynamic logistics company based in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Full UK driving licence needed; equal opportunities employer.
- Why this job: Make an impact in logistics and inventory management while working with a great team.
- Qualifications: Experience with computers, inventory software, and strong attention to detail required.
Coordinate UK freight, rentals and stock across office and yard operations, working closely with the warehouse team and UK clients. You will control freight bookings and rates, maintain inventory accuracy, and provide timely shipping updates to support quoting and delivery.
Role details: Based in the Edinburgh area across office and yard locations, working 40 hours per week from Monday - Friday.
The role: The Logistics & Inventory Coordinator - UK will coordinate UK freight movements, rental activity and inventory control across office and yard locations. The role exists to provide accurate freight costs and shipping dates to support quoting and fulfilment for UK clients. You will work with the warehouse team to maintain up-to-date stock information through regular inventory and rolling stock takes.
What you'll be doing:
- Negotiating UK freight rates with carriers and forwarding partners.
- Booking UK inbound and outbound freight in line with agreed schedules.
- Providing national freight rates to Designers for quoting purposes.
- Updating and maintaining the pipeline of expected and actual UK shipping dates.
- Issuing weekly shipping date updates and all required paperwork, including CoCs, to UK clients.
- Conducting inventory activities and monthly rolling stock takes, and overseeing UK rentals with the warehouse team.
What we're looking for:
- Excellent demonstrable experience with computers and software, including Outlook and Excel.
- Experience implementing inventory software; Point of Rental experience preferred.
- Strong UK freight forwarding experience; international freight forwarding experience desirable.
- High attention to detail in documentation, data and scheduling.
- Strong teamwork and customer focus, with clear and professional communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
If this opportunity sounds like a match for your next career move, please apply now!
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